2025 Burnett County Guide

WILDLIFE AREAS B urnett County is home to 52,000 acres of State Wild- life Areas, the most of any Wisconsin county, and is the perfect place to visit to view birds and other wildlife. CREX MEADOWS WILDLIFE AREA I f the chance to see a rare Blanding’s turtle, the endangered Karner blue butterfly, a trumpeter swan family or the elu- sive grey wolf, or just the thought of immersing yourself in nature sounds appealing, look no further than our very own wetlands gem, Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area. Located just north of Grantsburg, this 30,000+ acre property of in- tensely managed marshland, prairies, flowages and forests is home to over 280 species of birds, 720 species of plants, 96 species of butterfly, and dozens of species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Nature enthusiasts come from around the world to witness the spring warbler migration and the fall gathering of 15,000+ Sandhill Cranes. Crex is part of the Lake Superior Northwoods Region of the Great Wisconsin Birding & Na- ture Trail and is at the southwest end of the Northwest Sands Ecological Landscape. The Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center welcomes guests year-round. Inside you will find interactive exhibits, educational videos and a wel- coming staff waiting to answer your questions. Educational programming is offered throughout the year, including spe- cialty hikes, wildlife festivals, guided tours and much more. BurnettCountyFun.com ATTRACTIONS 18 PHOTOS: Great Blue Heron, Amber Nichols, ambersimpressions.com , top; Beaver, Gayle Sheahen, northerngaylephotography.com, right; 3 Deer in Velvet, Julie Roy, top right; Juvenile Eagle, Rebecca R. Thoreson, Tsidii Photography, middle right; Namekagon Barrens, Kathy Bartilson, far right. BURNETT DAIRY GRANTSBURG CHEESE STORE 11631 WI-70, Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-649-2468 BURNETTDAIRY.COM FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Support local farmers! VISIT BURNETT DAIRY GRANTSBURG CHEESE STORE Stop by our store for fresh curds, string cheese, and a variety of cheeses. Enjoy meals from our bistro and treat yourself to an ice cream treat. Explore our selection of wine and spirits and browse through local products and unique gifts!